Are fish sticks ok to eat if you are pregnant?

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I was just about to make some, and realized that they are FISH! DUH!

My dr said I can eat fish, I know what fish is ok to eat and what is not. I know all about mercury levels and not to eat raw fish. I just want to know if fish sticks are ok.

Thanks.
Awesome...thank you all!!
And Wink...your answer is totally inappropriate!

Just because I didn't mention that I was having asparagus and bell peppers with my fish sticks doesn't give you the right to judge anyway.

And your use of words is very insensitive to anyone who has a child with a disability!
 
This answer is from a paper my doctor gave me. Copyrighted to Advanced Medical Systems Inc.

Some fish may have high levels of mercury that can cause problems with brain growth in your baby. These problems include speech delays and problems with motor coordination. Pregnant and nursing mothers should try not to eat: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tile fish...

...Certain foods may have a germ called listeria that can cause a mild infection in adults. If you get this infection while you are pregnant, it can lead to serious infection in the baby before or after it is born. Try not to eat these foods while you are pregnant:
1. Mexican soft style cheeses (Queso Blanco and Queso Fresco)
2. Other soft cheeses: blue, brie, camembert, feta
3. Undercooked chicken, beef, pork, and deli foods (ready to eat meats and cold cuts)
4. Any unpasteurized milk products


This is Also taken from a paper given to be by my doctor:
- Do not eat hot dogs, luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot.
- Do not eat soft cheeses (same as mentioned above)
- Do not eat refrigerated pate' or meat spreads. Canned or shelf-stable pate' and meat spreads can be eaten.
- Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood unless it is an ingredient in a cooked dish such as a casserole.
 
In my pregnancy book, it said that it's ok as long as you have the low mercury fish sticks. It should say on the box whether or not it's low mercury.
 
yea, they're fine, just make sure they're not too greasy.
 
Yes, and canned salmon is great, too. Fish sticks are fine.
Just do not eat more than 3 servings of tuna fish per week.
 
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